The Royal Marsden is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, internationally recognised for excellence in patient care, research and education. Our Blood Sciences laboratories operate across three sites: Chelsea, Cavendish Square and Sutton. We are now seeking a committed and skilled Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join our established team at the Sutton site.
Our Blood Sciences departments process approximately 350,000 samples per year, providing high‑quality laboratory services that support world‑class cancer care. As a fully UKAS‑accredited service under ISO 15189:2022, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of quality and patient safety.
Our laboratory operates 24/7, supported by an in‑house on‑call system. Participation in the out‑of‑hours rota is voluntary.
The post holder will deliver a fit-for-purpose Blood Sciences service, being primarily responsible for analytical testing and contributing to clinical diagnostic services. The role requires rotation across all sections of the department, with primary working relationships in Biochemistry. The post holder will also liaise with staff across pathology and the wider Trust, often taking sole responsibility for work during periods when senior staff are not present.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification
Laboratory Duties
• Provide specialist technical advice, including troubleshooting analyser, assay, and workflow issues.
• Undertake validation and verification of new methodologies, equipment, and analytical platforms.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all instrumentation and laboratory equipment.
• Operate laboratory equipment competently to provide accurate analytical services.
• Validate results according to departmental SOPs.
• Ensure timely and efficient provision of routine and specialized analyses.
• To support the development of students, trainees, MLAs, and locum staff to ensure compliance with SOPs.
This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Mar 2026